Certified Nursing Assistant-Telemetry

Kaweah Health•Visalia, CA

1d•$20 - $31

About The Position

Under the direction of the registered nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant provides holistic care for patients and families served. The position supports nursing staff with delegated tasks and contributes to quality patient care while following current policies and procedures, including safety and infection control requirements. The role also requires maintaining patient confidentiality, keeping required certifications current, and documenting care in the EMR as soon as possible after it is provided. Department-specific responsibilities may apply. Float Pool-General Nursing staff may be required to work throughout the district based on shift needs. In the Transitional Care Unit or Subacute setting, a Restorative Nurse Assistant helps residents achieve their highest level of physical functioning through ADL activities such as mobility training, range of motion, and splinting under RN supervision. Pediatrics staff also perform Unit Secretary duties. Cardiovascular Center, CVICU, and CVICCU staff may handle syringes and needles for restocking, check and document medication storage temperatures, access the medication room for needed supplies and equipment, and maintain medication room security. Obstetrics staff may stock IV and irrigation fluids in locked supply drawers. CVICU staff may perform phlebotomy duties if certified. The position requires knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient population served, including awareness of growth and development and patients’ and families’ cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age-specific needs. Pay range: $20.38–$30.57.

Requirements

Current California Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
HeartSaver AED certification.
Kaweah Health-approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

Report variations in a patient's condition and specific patient or family needs, concerns, or changes in activity to licensed staff.
Refer complaints and problems immediately to licensed staff or the department manager.
Answer assigned patient call lights within two minutes.
Greet patients and family members professionally, identify oneself by name and job category, and assist patients with their needs as assigned.
Participate actively in achieving quality patient care.
Maintain confidentiality regarding patient care.
Comply with current policies and procedures, including safety and infection control requirements; maintain required certifications and perform tasks safely.
Assist nursing staff with tasks delegated by the Registered Nurse.
Assist with patients' toilet needs, including emptying bedpans and drainage containers, and report variations in output to the RN.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Orient patients to their rooms, including the call light and storage of belongings.
Assist patients with meals, snacks, and water pitchers.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, ambulation, and oral care.
Collect and record intake and output, weight, height, and vital signs as delegated by the Registered Nurse; collect respiratory rate through direct observation.
Collect, label, and deliver specimens.
Provide post-mortem care and assist with transporting the body to the morgue.
Assist with emergency care, including crash cart checks, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and responding to Code Blue.
Handle patients' personal property with care.
Maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance consistent with HR.107, Professional Appearance Guidelines; wear a watch with timing capabilities as a uniform component.
Maintain a clean, safe, and neat patient environment.
Document all care provided in the EMR as soon after care occurs as possible.
In Float Pool-General Nursing, float throughout the district as required by shift needs.
When assigned as a Restorative Nurse Assistant in Transitional Care or Subacute, help residents reach their highest level of physical functioning in ADLs, including mobility training, range of motion, and splinting, under RN supervision.
In Pediatrics, perform Unit Secretary duties.
In the Cardiovascular Center, CVICU, or CVICCU, as applicable, handle syringes and needles for restocking in secured areas; check and document medication storage temperatures; report out-of-range temperatures to the Nurse Manager or designee; access the medication room for supplies and equipment; and maintain medication room security.
In Obstetrics, stock IV and irrigation fluids in locked supply drawers on the mother/baby unit.
In CVICU, perform phlebotomy duties if certified.
Provide care and services appropriate to the population served, including consideration of growth and development and patients' and families' cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age-specific needs; communicate and provide care in accordance with the Plan for Provision of Care.
Perform other duties as assigned.